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Big Eden

2000·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13
65
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A small miracle.

Henry Hart is a young gay artist living in New York City. When his grandfather has a stroke, Henry puts his career on hold and returns home to the small town of Big Eden, Montana, to care for him. While there, Henry hopes to strike up a romance with Dean Stewart, his high-school best friend for whom he still has feelings. But he's surprised when he finds that Pike, a quiet Native American who owns the local general store, may have a crush on him.
Small-Town RomanceLGBTQ+ ThemesHeartwarmingCharacter-DrivenFeel-GoodGentle HumorRealisticRedemptionCommunity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Big Eden legally?

Big Eden is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Big Eden worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Eden rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Big Eden?

1 h 59 min

Big Eden runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Eden?

Critics62
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Big Eden higher (71) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Big Eden in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Big Eden?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Eden in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big Eden use?

All the Good Men Are GayArmor-Piercing ResponseCannot Spit It OutCordon Bleugh ChefDeceased Parents Are the BestEveryone Can See ItFriend to All ChildrenIt's All About MeOld Flame FizzleReplaced with ReplicaMaligned Mixed MarriageScenery Pornand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Big Eden, including All the Good Men Are Gay, Armor-Piercing Response, Cannot Spit It Out.